Gateway Theatre is a community theatre venue in Metro Vancouver that’s located at 6500 Gilbert Road in Richmond. It’s near Minoru Park and Richmond Centre mall.
In addition to its regular season, Gateway Theatre presents special events on site and at nearby locations over the course of the season. Some are free to attend while others are ticketed.
For tickets and full details about the venue and its shows, see the Gateway Theatre website.
Gateway Theatre by Minoru Park
Owned by the City of Richmond and operated by a non-profit society, Gateway Theatre features a 522-seat theatre and 89-seat Studio. The company puts on a couple of its own shows each year and presents about four or so more. The facility is also available for rent.
The Main Stage theatre is an attractive venue with both orchestra and balcony sections of seating.
Where is Gateway Theatre?
Gateway Theatre is located at 6500 Gilbert Road near Richmond‘s Minoru Park and a 10-minute walk from the Richmond Centre shopping mall.
For tickets and full details about the venue and its shows, see the Gateway Theatre website.
2026 Shows at Gateway Theatre
Plays at Gateway Theatre during the 2026/2027 season are described below.
Secret Ingredients
October 14th to 17th, 2026
Secret Ingredients is an experimental theatre show created by local artist Keely O’Brien. Before the performance, audience members are asked to submit messages online that are too hard to express in real life. The submissions are translated into cakes of different flavours, and the cakes are served to the audience to discuss and enjoy.
The intimate show runs daily between October 14th and 17th. General admission costs $35, but student and artist rush tickets cost $10 less.
For full details and tickets, see the official Gateway Theatre website.
Songs for a New World
November 13th to 14th, 2026
Written by Jason Robert Brown, this show presents an uplifting story about humanity. It showcases a variety of characters going through different changes. The show features music of Songs for a New World performed by talented singers.
Held at the Minoru Chapel on November 13th and 14th, tickets range from $25 to $40 each.
To learn more about this show, visit the Gateway Theatre website.
42nd Street
December 10th, 2026, to January 2nd, 2027
With lyrics by Al Dubin and music by Harry Warren, this show is based on the book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. It’s an energetic musical about a girl named Peggy Sawyer. Due to an injury suffered just before opening night, Peggy gets to fill in as the lead of a Broadway show in New York City. The performance is full of tap dancing and impressive choreography.
42nd Street runs on select afternoons and evenings from December 10th until January 2nd. Single tickets cost between $30 and $76 each.
To learn more about the show, click 42nd Street.
She Shoots, She Scores!
February 15th to 20th, 2027
Inspired by Cammi Granato’s book, She Shoots, She Scores! shares a story of a girl and her passion for hockey. It’s a fast-paced play by Michele Riml that explores the ideas of teamwork, confidence and other important attributes.
The show runs in the mornings and afternoons of February 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th. Tickets for adults cost $25 while students and youth pay as little as $12.50.
To learn more about this show or buy your tickets now, click Gateway Theatre.
For tickets and full details about the venue and its shows, see the Gateway Theatre website.
Woking Phoenix
March 2027
Produced by Silk Bath Collective, Woking Phoenix is a story about a single mother raising her children while also running a restaurant. It’s a heart-warming Chinese love story. At the time of writing this article, exact show dates are to be confirmed. Admission is expected to range from $25 up to $60.
For the latest details about the show, click Woking Phoenix.
Tips and Advice
Below are some tips and useful things to know to help you maximize your experience at Gateway Theatre.
TIP #1: If you know you’ll want a drink at intermission you can pre-order it and pick it up without having to get in a big line at the break. If ordering a hot drink though, you’ll want to either pick it up right away or maybe wait until the intermission to order it.
TIP #2: Non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in the actual theatre. Alcoholic drinks, however, can only be consumed in the lobby. So don’t order your boozy refreshment just moments before show time unless 1) you don’t mind chugging or 2) you’re ordering for later pick up at the intermission!
TIP #3: As of the spring of 2026, if you want a meal before the performance, show your ticket at Harold’s Kitchen & Bar, 75 West Coast Grill or Cavu Kitchen Bar and you can get a 15% discount on your order of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the restaurants. Click Richmond’s Best Bars & Restaurants for a list of these and other good places to eat.
TIP #4: Some shows are “relaxed performances.” This is great for people with special needs. During these shows the lights will always stay on, at least a bit. It’s also okay for audience members to move around, make noise and react to what’s happening. It’s also okay to have a snack or drink, and to look at your electronic devices (on silent). There is also a special chill-out zone outside the theatre auditorium where guests can take a break if they need to. These shows are awesome for some people, and so nice to offer, but they aren’t ideal for everyone.
Tips about Getting to Gateway
TIP #5: There is limited parking at the venue. The last time we went the cost was between about $3 and $5 (and free after 9:00 pm). Arrive early to improve your chances of finding a spot. If unlucky, then there is a parkade at the hospital next door.
TIP #6: Give yourself lots of time to get to the theatre and find parking. This is especially important if arriving during rush hour traffic between around 4:00 and 6:30 pm on a weekday or just before show time (when parking is more limited). If you arrive late they’ll still let you in, but you’ll miss a bit of the show and have to wait for the ushers to identify an appropriate time in the performance before you’ll be able to take your seat.
TIP #7: Public transit to Gateway Theatre is reasonably convenient. Richmond-Brighouse Station is about a 15-minute walk away (through Minoru Park and the Richmond Centre shopping mall). The theatre is also just a 25-minute ride from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver.
Other Information
For tickets or to learn more about the venue and its shows, see the Gateway Theatre website.
To learn about the surrounding area, see our article about the City of Richmond.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Metro Theatre (which is a theatre company in South Vancouver, so just across the Fraser River from Richmond)
- Arts Club Theatre Company (whose venues include the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage and Goldcorp Stage)
- CTORA Productions (which is a theatre company that hosts shows at various Lower Mainland venues)
- Vancouver Rainy Day Activities
- Lower Mainland Theatre Companies
- Vancouver Shows & Entertainment
- Vancouver’s Calendar of Events
Another website you might also find of interest is VancouverTheatres.ca.
